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Ray allowed four hits and three walks while striking out a season-high 11 over 5.2 scoreless innings in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Rays.

Ray was long gone by the time Wilmer Flores singled in the winning run in the 13th inning, but he was the early star for the Diamondbacks. Ray kept the Rays off balance with his slider and worked around any potential trouble while lowering his ERA to 3.30 over eight starts. This was the sixth time he's allowed three or fewer runs. Ray is projected to make his next start Monday at home against the Pirates.

Eickhoff (2-1) earned the win against the Cardinals on Wednesday by allowing only three hits over eight scoreless innings. He struck out four and walked three.

Eickhoff turned in his best performance of the season as he didn't allow a baserunner to reach second base until Yadier Molina's ground-rule double during the eighth inning. The 28-year-old has given up only one run on eight hits in his last three starts (20 innings). Eickhoff lines up to face the Brewers early next week.

Flaherty (3-3) took the loss Wednesday against the Phillies by allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits across five innings. He walked three and struck out two.

Flaherty struggled with his command and control once again and he has now issued seven walks in his last two starts, both of which resulted in losses. The 23-year-old has a 4.32 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 47:13 K:BB, and lines up to take the mound next week in Atlanta.

Woodruff (5-1) allowed one run on four hits with nine strikeouts and no walks across six innings in a victory against the Nationals on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old was outstanding again, yielding just one run and striking out more than one hitter per inning for the third straight start. Woodruff gave up a lot of runs before this recent hot streak, but he still earned his fifth win of the season Wednesday. He is 5-1 with a 4.25 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 54 strikeouts in 42.1 innings this year. His next start is scheduled for Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Fried (hand) said he's optimistic that he'll be able to make his next scheduled start Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Fried exited his previous start in the second inning after getting hit in the hand by a comebacker. Fortunately, X-rays revealed no signs of a fracture, and the southpaw remains hopeful that he won't be forced to miss a turn through the rotation after reporting that his hand feels much better Wednesday. That said, a final decision regarding his status for Sunday's start likley won't come until later in the week. Should Fried be unable to take the mound, Sean Newcomb would be a candidate to step into the rotation for a spot start, assuming he isn't needed out of the bullpen prior to then.

Wright was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

As expected, Wright will join the Braves ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers to provide length out of the bullpen after long reliever Josh Tomlin was used for four innings Tuesday. In three starts for the big club earlier in the season, Wright posted a 7.07 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB in 14 innings. Grant Dayton was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.

Wright will be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Wright was originally scheduled to start for the Stripers on Wednesday, but he'll instead join the big-league bullpen to offer length after long reliever Josh Tomlin was called upon for four innings Tuesday. The 23-year-old Wright made three starts for the Braves earlier in the season, struggling to a 7.07 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB across 14 innings in those appearances.

Manager Mickey Callaway said the Mets are waiting to see if Matz (forearm) can start Tuesday against the Nationals, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports.

Matz is currently nursing a nerve issue in his left forearm, but the Mets are hoping he'll be ready to rejoin the rotation after missing just one turn. Should Matz ultimately not prove ready to start Tuesday, the Mets could choose to send him to the IL for a week (with the move eligible to be backdated three days).

Taillon underwent a second opinion on his right elbow earlier this week, which confirmed a previous diagnosis of a flexor strain, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Though doctors have confirmed that Taillon isn't dealing with a tear of his surgically repaired elbow, he'll be subject to a no-throw program for at least four weeks while he waits for the soreness to subside. Since Taillon would likely require a rehab start or two before returning from the 10-day injured list, it's probably safe to rule him out through at least mid-June. Long relievers Nick Kingham and Steven Brault entered the rotation this week, but one of the two will presumably head back to the bullpen when Chris Archer (thumb) returns from the IL later this month.

Senzatela lasted 4.2 innings and took the loss Tuesday against the Giants after giving up seven runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three.

Aside from ceding an Evan Longoria solo shot, Senzatela mostly skirted damage through the first three frames before things unraveled in the top of the fourth. After retiring the first two batters, Senzatela allowed the next six hitters to reach base, serving up home runs to Mac Williamson and Kevin Pillar along the way. The outing ballooned Senzatela's ERA to 5.67, but it doesn't necessarily put his rotation spot in peril with most of the Rockies' pitching staff struggling to find success. The rotation carries a collective 5.71 ERA into Wednesday's action.